mollie
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Definition
A 'mollie' is a small freshwater fish, popular in home aquariums because of its peaceful nature and variety of colors.
Usage & Nuances
'Mollie' refers to several species in the Poecilia genus; often called 'mollies' in plural. Common in casual aquarium discussions, rarely used outside this context. Not to be confused with the slang drug 'molly.' Always lowercase when referring to the fish.
Spanish: molly (pez de acuario)Portuguese (BR): molly (peixe de aquário)Portuguese (PT): molly (peixe de aquário)Chinese (Simplified): 摩莉鱼 - 孔雀鱼 (水族箱鱼类)Chinese (Traditional): 摩莉魚 - 孔雀魚 (水族箱魚類)Hindi: मॉली (एक्वेरियम मछली)Arabic: مولي (سمكة الزينة)
Example Sentences
My favorite fish is the mollie.
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The mollie is swimming with the goldfish.
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I bought a black mollie for my aquarium.
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I heard mollies are easy to take care of, even for beginners.
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My mollie just had babies—they're so tiny!
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If your mollie looks stressed, check the water quality.
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